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Origin of fighting
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He has had success in fighting inflation, which fell from 21 percent to 5 percent year-on-year between November 2025 and July, but fuel is still in short supply and the economy is stagnant.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The goal is not to eliminate the complement system entirely, because it remains essential for fighting infections.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
That’s a bit worrisome if you’re fighting inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Koval was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, and her father is a drone operator fighting against Russia’s four-year invasion of the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
I pedaled back to the Beje fighting back tears of anxiety.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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